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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.00, 3,004.29 and 1,182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.00, 3,004.29 and 1,182.29 is: 1,631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.00 : 3,004.29 = 1,182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.00/3,004.29 = 1,182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.00x = 3,004.29 × 1,182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.00x = 3,551,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,936.11/2,177.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.58

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